Walsall Borough Housing Strategy 2026 - Key messages: Walsall 2040 Housing Strategy
- Ambitious vision: The strategy delivers a bold, evidence-based framework for high-quality, affordable, and sustainable housing across Walsall, supported by 4 ‘big moves’ across Investment, Intervention, Inclusive Growth, Integration and aligned with the “We Are Walsall 2040” vision.
- Clear objectives and targets: Sets measurable goals for housing supply, affordability, type, quality and sustainability informed by robust local data and national policy requirements.
- Community-focused delivery: Prioritises inclusive communities, specialist and supported housing, and improved standards across all tenures, meeting the diverse needs of Walsall’s residents.
- Sustainable regeneration: Focuses on effective use of brownfield land, importance of protecting the Green Belt, and large-scale retrofitting to address aging stock and fuel poverty.
- Integrated approach: Links housing with health, social care, regeneration, and skills development, ensuring coordinated and holistic action.
- Action-oriented implementation: Underpinned by a detailed delivery plan, with annual monitoring and a “whole council” approach to drive progress and adapt to emerging challenges.
- Stakeholder engagement: Ongoing feedback from all partners, providers, and residents is vital for refining the strategy and achieving shared ambitions.
- Immediate next steps: Communicate the strategy widely and begin priority actions to deliver meaningful improvements for Walsall’s housing and communities.